2026-27 Human Trafficking Awareness-2 Hour

Recognizing Signs of Human Trafficking

-Definition of Human Trafficking

- Explanation of human trafficking and its types (sex trafficking, labor trafficking).

-Statistics and Facts

- Current statistics on human trafficking

-Personal Experience Stories

-relevant cases or experiences from time as a police officer (domestic abuse) and

with the FBI (sex trafficking).

- Identifying Victims

- Red flags to look for in clients (e.g., behavior, appearance,

interactions).

- Understanding Grooming Techniques

- How traffickers may approach and manipulate potential victims.

- Role of Hair Salons in Identification

- Discussing why salons are unique environments for spotting potential trafficking cases

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